A Level Further Maths
A Level Further Maths Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies Exam Questions
Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies, with full model answers. Covers laminae, composite (equilibrium of laminas incl. suspended).
Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Further Maths Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies
Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies is part of Mechanics in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit Edexcel International, AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International and CCEA A Level Further Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Centre of mass Weighted average of positions.
- Laminas Composite shapes and removed sections.
- Suspension Hangs with the centre of mass below the pivot.
Common mistakes in Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies
- Using areas without positions.
- Wrong angle when suspended.
Try two Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies exam-style questions
1. Masses 2 kg at x = 1 and 3 kg at x = 6. Find the centre of mass. (1 mark)
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x = 4
2. Where is the centre of mass of a uniform rectangle? (1 mark)
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At its centre
Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies FAQs
Which exam boards include Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies?
These questions suit Edexcel International, AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International and CCEA A Level Further Maths.
Is Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies pure, mechanics or statistics?
Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies is part of Mechanics.
How should I use these Centres of Mass and Rigid Bodies questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
